Publish Date: 2 September 2015 - 14:35

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – On the occasion of Vietnam's National Day (September 2), Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has conveyed his congratulation to Vietnam and Vietnamese people.

In his message to Truong Tan Sang, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, “on behalf of the Government and the people of Iran, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to you as well as the government and the people of Vietnam as you celebrate your 70th National Day.”

“I hope under the common views shared by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in regard to global and regional issues and with joint cooperation and efforts, we will witness a growing development of bilateral relations in all arenas and in line with the interests of both nations."

President Rouhani then extended his best wishes for the personal well-being of the Vietnamese president as well as for the progress and prosperity of all Vietnamese people.

Vietnam marked the 70th anniversary of National Day in Hanoi, Vietnam on Wednesday, with about 30,000 Vietnamese people attending the parade.